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paperwork

paperwork

Meaning of paperwork

forms and documents that must be completed

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Pronunciation
British English/ˈpeɪ.pə.wɜːk/
American English/ˈpeɪpərˌwɝk/
Russian transcription[dəkʊˈmʲentɨ]
paperwork
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paperwork with Russian translation

paperwork usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Банку нужны ещё документы перед одобрением.

The bank needs more paperwork before approval.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Визовый офис запросил ещё документы.

The visa office asked for more paperwork.

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paperwork belongs to the topic "Documents and Paperwork, Travel and Immigration Documents, Finance and Banking Documents, Healthcare and Insurance Documents, Housing and Utilities Documents, Security and Background Checks, Employment and HR Documents, Taxes and Government Forms, Legal Agreements and Compliance, Education and Credentials, Business and Invoicing Documents, Shipping and Customs Documents, Identity and Personal Details, Application Status and Appointments, Digital Files and Office Admin". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

paperworkдокументы
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

paperwork synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between paperwork / forms / documents / form / application

P
🇬🇧English
paperwork

документы — forms and documents that must be completed

B1Very Often

The bank needs more paperwork before approval.

Банку нужны ещё документы перед одобрением.

P
🇬🇧English
paperwork

the forms and documents that need to be completed or handled

B1Very Often

I have a lot of paperwork to finish before the trip.

Мне нужно закончить документы перед поездкой.

F
🇬🇧English
forms

blank documents that must be filled in

B1Very Often

Please fill out these forms before your appointment.

Пожалуйста, заполните эти бланки перед приёмом.

D
🇬🇧English
documents

official or formal papers in general, not necessarily forms to complete

B1Very Often

You need to bring your documents to the interview.

Вам нужно принести документы на собеседование.

F
🇬🇧English
form

a single blank document to be filled in

B1Often

I lost the form for my visa application.

Я потерял бланк для подачи на визу.

A
🇬🇧English
application

a form or request used to apply for something

B1Often

Her application for a visa was approved.

Её заявление на визу было одобрено.

F
🇬🇧English
filing

the process of submitting and organizing documents

B1Often

The filing of tax documents is due next week.

Подача налоговых документов должна быть завершена на следующей неделе.

R
🇬🇧English
records

stored information or documents kept as evidence or history

B1Often

The hospital keeps records of every patient.

Больница хранит записи о каждом пациенте.

A
🇬🇧English
admin

administrative work, including office tasks and paperwork

B1Often

I spent the afternoon doing admin.

Я провёл весь день за административной работой.

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paperwork translation: документы. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce paperwork

/ˈpeɪ.pə.wɜːk/

paperwork translation

документы

paperwork examples

The bank needs more paperwork before approval.

paperwork transcription

/ˈpeɪ.pə.wɜːk/, /ˈpeɪpərˌwɝk/

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paperwork meaning: what does it mean?

forms and documents that must be completed

paperwork pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

paperwork is pronounced as /ˈpeɪ.pə.wɜːk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

paperwork definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The bank needs more paperwork before approval. Translation: Банку нужны ещё документы перед одобрением.

Is paperwork part of Digital Files and Office Admin vocabulary?

Yes, paperwork (документы) can be learned in the Digital Files and Office Admin topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is paperwork part of Application Status and Appointments vocabulary?

Yes, paperwork (документы) can be learned in the Application Status and Appointments topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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